Talkback Spring 2012 - Corby Borough Council

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downsize for a Fresh Start CHOICE BASED LETTINGS On August 13th <strong>2012</strong> we will be launching our incentive to downsize scheme. It will be known as “Fresh Start”. We have a particular shortage of larger houses and bungalows suitable for families and the scheme is aimed at those tenants currently underoccupying them. It will be available to all new Applicants registering an application for a move on the Keyways allocation scheme and in some cases to those who have already applied to downsize. CORBY BOROUGH COUNCIL 14/15 As your landlord we make use of all of our stock wisely and to the best advantage for all current tenants who want to or need to move to another home and applicants waiting for one. In this current economic climate some tenants may be put off moving due to the expense and upheaval involved. They may also be daunted by the process and work they may need to do. Therefore this scheme has been designed to help you by giving cash incentives as a “thank you” for downsizing, and a dedicated officer who will assist you through the entire process. You will also be offered additional help and will be able to choose which options would best suit you, things like disconnection and reconnection of your cooker, skip hire or removal costs. We are particularly interested in tenants who wish to downsize from their current homes and demonstrate the “empty nest syndrome”. Have your children all flown the nest leaving you with spare rooms unused, rooms you have to heat and maintain or gardens you are struggling to maintain due to their size or your age or mobility issues? Other households may have had costly adaptations for a family member who no longer resides in your property also interest us as we have lots of applicants and current tenants who could make good use of an adapted property.
Did you know that you can reduce your utility bills by moving to a smaller home? If money’s tight this may be one way to help you maximise what you have to spend. If you want to move from a house or bungalow to a flat, or from a house or bungalow to a flat in one of our sheltered and supported housing schemes designated for the over 60’s, we will offer an additional cash bonus. If your property has been adapted to meet the needs of a household member who no longer resides in it we will offer an additional cash incentive. Look out for full details on Launch Day. Examples: What’s your current Property Size and Type ? 2 bed house or bungalow 3 bed house or bungalow 4 bed house 4 bed house 5 bed house 5 bed house Property size you are moving to 1 bed property 1 bed property 2 bed property 1 bed property 2 bed property 1 bed property Cash “thank you” for giving up your current home Any House or Bungalow to a flat (gen needs) Bonus 3/4/5 house or 3 bungalow to flat in a sheltered court Bonus for giving up a property suitable for a disabled person (i.e. has a stairlift and floor draining shower) Additional incentive *choose from a list of options how best to use this Maximum package which can be achieved £200 £50 Or £100 & £100 £200 £600 £500 £50 Or £100 & £100 £500 £1,200 £300 £50 Or £100 & £100 £350 £850 £400 £50 Or £100 & £100 £550 £1,150 £400 £50 Or £100 & £100 £450 £1,050 £500 £50 Or £100 & £100 £600 £1,300
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